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I was going through some back copies of W magazine, and came across something that made me laugh. AP A new meaning to cinched waist? A few months ago, comedienne Chelsea Handler, author of the best seller, Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea commented on reports that Lance Armstrong was dating Ashley Olsen. “It’s […]
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Michael Paulsen/Chronicle In Armani. Houston Texans defensive end Mario Williams has a hard time finding clothes that fit. At the Giorgio Armani store recently, the 6-foot-7-inch, 290-pound football star blamed his big thighs and “my gluteus maximus” for his inability to find on-the-rack clothing. Melissa Philip/Chronicle Not in Armani. His solution: More than 30 custom-made […]
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I don’t believe it was Beyonce’s skin color that kept her off the cover of Vogue magazine for all these years. I think it was her curves. Mario Testino/Vogue Too curvy for Vogue? Over the years, Vogue and other fashion magazines have had an adversion to highlighting anyone with a little meat on her bones. […]
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If you like to see gowns once worn by celebrities, go to the Galleria this weekend. Several dresses from last month’s Heart Truth Red Dress Collection will be on display at the Nordstrom wing from Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Getty Images Hilary Duff wore this Donna Karan gown at the runway show. […]
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AP Head above the clouds at Maison Martin Margiela. So what if stores are empty and nobody’s buying? Not every designer was dour at the Paris ready-to-wear fall collections. Tough times can breed creativity — or at least a little silliness. AP Muppet madness at Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. AP De Castelbajac also produced a “Thriller.” […]
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AP Why worry? With the worldwide recession, a lot of Paris fashion designers have pulled back this fashion week. But not Alexander McQueen. AP The tall and short of it. His show was an amazing amalgamation of styles he has referenced over a 15-year career. AP Girded for battle. Some critics, noting that models were […]
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The most striking thing at the Chanel fall fashion show: Snap-on cuffs and collars — made of accordion pleats, starchy lace, feathers and papery white flowers with contrasting black ribbons — that were attached to the classic tweed suits and dresses. AP Is it “practical chic” or too old-fashioned? “It’s a kind of new jewelry,” […]
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The Financial Times picked these three trends from Milan: Take-no-prisoner trousers AP Armani “These skintight separates, often as close to the bone as a pair of leggings though with a little more structure, may look unforgiving. But chances are that in the stores they will have some additional legroom,” writes FT fashion writer Vanessa Friedman. […]
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Versace got some of the best reviews of any Milan show. The New York Times’ Cathy Horyn wrote that Donatella Versace “sees feminine qualities that others ignore,” like “sexy trousers that actually fit, the slinky top for a pared-down evening look, (and) the well-cut jersey dress in a sparkling color.” Getty Images Versace dresses up. […]
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